These July 2020 market trends range from fast mobile retail deliveries to gamified workplace experiences.
While a recent Staples partnership with Instacart offers fast, same-day delivery to consumers from the office supply retailer -- with over 1000 locations across the United States participating -- e-commerce giant Amazon is looking to alleviate stress among its staff with an interactive game for employees. The gamified warehouse experience requires employees to participate in virtual challenges and aims to enhance efficiency while reducing anxiety.
Other July 2020 market trends to note include Verizon's recent three year e-sports deal with League of Legends as the team's main 5G network provider, along with Panasonic's partnership with PodID that will "enable restaurant guests to pay for their orders at drive-thrus and kiosks using their face."
Top 30 Market Trends in July
From Fast Mobile Retail Deliveries to Gamified Workplace Experiences:
Jana Pijak — Jul 24, 2020 — Business
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Biodegradation-Supporting Organic Additives
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Hotel Pivoted Restaurant Rooms
Hotel Stadt is Converting its Hotel Rooms into Pop-Up Restaurants
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Geodesic Domes Hotel Patios
Westin Bayshore Launched Geodesic Domes for Its Patio Guests
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Gamified Workplace Experiences
Amazon's Workplace Games Enhance Performance & Relieve Stress
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Enhanced Scent Longevity
Firmenich Pionneers Perfume Delivery Technology for a Long-Lasting Scent
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Plant-Based Liquid Egg Products
Evo Foods is Pushing the Envelope on Sustainable & Healthy Eggs
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Hotel Pivoted Hospital Concepts
LEO A DALY Debuts Hotel2hospital Concept for COVID-19 Response
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Nitrogen Ice Cream Shops
Chill-N Nitrogen Ice Cream is Launching a National Franchise Program
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QSR AI Analytic Tools
KFC Canada is Using AI Analytic Tools to Track Data Across Locations
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Facial Recognition Drive-Thrus
Panasonic and PopID Partner to Let Customers Pay with Their Face
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Fast Mobile Retail Deliveries
Staples and Instacart Launched a Same-Day Delivery Service
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Millennial Franchising Opportunities
Del Taco Wants Millennials to Enter Its Franchise System
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Cell-Based Food Tech Start-Ups
Hueros Has Developed a New "Growth Medium" for Meat Alternatives
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Plastic-Free E-Commerce Centers
Amazon Will No Longer Use Single-Use Plastic Materials in India
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Branded Esports Leagues
Verizon Entered into a Three Year Deal to Provide 5G for an Esports League
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Convenience Store Loyalty Apps
7-Eleven Launched a Loyalty Program Through the Mobile My7E App
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Food Delivery Loyalty Rewards
The Uber Eats App Allows Accumulation of Rewards from Restaurants
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Anti-Tip-Baiting Shopping Platforms
Instacart Introduced a New Tip Policy to Protect Workers
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Direct-To-Door Prescription Services
The Health Depot Created a Direct-To-Door Delivery Service
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Cultivated Infrastructure Standardization Frameworks
IntegriCulture Inc. Launches Uni-CulNet
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Meal Delivery Vouchers
Uber Eats’ New Vouchers Let Employers Purchase Meals for Staff & Attendees
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Satellite-Powered Internet Trails
Consumers Can Sign Up to Test Starlink Internet Ahead of Launch
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Mobile Retail Delivery Partnerships
CVS Partnered with DoorDash on a Same-Day Delivery Service
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Online Investing Resources
TD Bank Group Launched a Learning Centre for Investment Education
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Expanded E-Commerce Cargo Fleets
Amazon Air Added 12 New Planes to and Expanded Ground Operations
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Millennial-Targeted Franchising Programs
NextGen Supports a New Generation in Franchising
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Multimedia Calling Agreements
Slack and Amazon Chime Partner to Improve Audio and Video Calls
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Collaborative Fragrance Deals
Moncler and Interparfums Entered into a Licensing Agreement
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Podcast Platform Aquisitons
SiriusXM Purchased Simplecast Which Will Now Work with AdsWizz
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Uber Eats and PetSmart Created "The Best Pet House Ever"
AR Runway Experiences
Vogue & Snap Created Custom Augmented Reality Experiences for Vogue World
Interactive Arcade Storefronts
JD & Snap London Created an AR Storefront for Christmas
Unified Grocery Shopping Platforms
Instacart Debuts New All-in-One 'Connected Stores' Platform
Virtual Beauty Storefronts
The Clinique Lab is a Next-Gen Digital Retail Concept
Virtual Kitchen Gorcery Partnerships
Kitchen Hub Opens Fourth Location in Longo's Grocery Store
Discount Retailer Mobile Apps
Family Dollar Debuted a New Mobile Shopping App for Customers
Interactive In-Store Ads
Visibubble Brings Mobile Messaging Capabilities to Store Shelves
Anti-Food Waste Delivery Services
Gopuff and Misfits Market Partnered to Expand Fresh Food Options
Multi-Brand Virtual Malls
Bloomingdale’s Virtual Experience Spotlights Beloved Brands
AI-Powered Virtual Closets
Stylitics' Products Support Next-Gen Personalized Shopping
Grocery Delivery Clothing Collections
Instacart Taps Designer Anwar Carrot to Release New Apparel
Digital Celeb Shopping Experiences
This Walmart Digital Shopping Experience Has Customized Carts
AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
Walmart Beauty Virtual Try-On Now Includes Hair Color Products
Co-Browsing Shopping Platforms
buywith's Next Gen Co-Browsing Patent Helps Customers Shop Together
Text-to-Shop Retail Services
Walmart Text to Shop Makes it Easier Than Ever to Shop
AR-Based Store Replicas
Lowe's Will Create a 'Digital Twin Store' Using Augmented Reality
AR Shopping Malls
American Express' Door to Shop Small Highlights 10 Small Businesses
Immersive Sports Supplies Stores
Picturesque Studio Debuts a Playful Retail Store for Vegas Sports
Digital-First Tech Shops
Best Buy's New Store Includes Scannable QR Codes & Mobile Self-Checkout
AI-Powered Snack Shops
The Aramark Quick Eats Store Has a Checkout-Free Layout
Romantic On-Demand Gift Deliveries
Minted and DoorDash Have Partnered for On-Demand Delivery
E-Commerce Beauty Packaging
Aptar Beauty + Home's Redesigned Packaging is "E-Commerce Capable"
Digital Fast-Food Restaurants
YUM! Brands is Expanding its Technologies for Digital Sales
Digital Grocery Screens
Kroger Launches the New Digital Smart Screens Across 500 Store Locations
Self-Service Commerce Kiosks
Cantaloupe Go Brings Buy-and-Go Expereinces to Customers
Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Smart Shopping Cart Ads
Instacart Unveiled Ads for Its AI-Powered Caper Carts
AI Mother's Day Campaigns
Showcase is Simplifying Mother's Day Shopping with ChatGPT
AI-Powered Retail Tools
Walmart is Introducing a New Series of AI Tools for Customer Experience
Mixed-Reality Shopping Apps
StockX Launched an Immersive Way to Shop with the Apple Vision Pro
AI-Powered Marketing Tools
This E-Commerce Tool Uses Customer Data to Project Reward Impacts
Beauty Brand Accelerator Programs
Walmart Start™ Returns to Discover Next Gen Beauty Brands
Spatial Computing Shopping Apps
'Alo Yoga' Debuted a New App for the Apple Vision Pro
Travel-Focused Marketing Guides
TikTok Debuts a Playbook for Travel Marketers to Foster Engagement
Leisure Activity Grocery Stores
The FreshTake Concept Grocery Store Blends Experiences
Next-Generation eCommerce Drones
The Amazon MK30 Drone is the Evolution of Prime Air Delivery
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Healthy Eating Grocery Initiatives
Instacart Introduces New 'Instacart Health' Project
Interactive Activewear Metaverses
Alo Yoga Launches a Virtual Reality Shopping Experience
Gen Alpha-Targeted Ice Cream Trucks
Unilever Taps Robomart to Launch 'The Ice Cream Shop'
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Curated Grocery Delivery Lists
Instacart Carts Offer Themed Shopping Lists Packed with Items
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Live Commerce Holiday Windows
TalkShopLive's WindowShopping Merges Physical & Digital Experiences
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
QSR Gen Z Campaigns
Chipotle Targets Gen Z with Wellness Snapchat Lens and Menu Items
AI-Driven Pizza Innovations
Domino's® and Microsoft Join Forces for Smarter Pizza Orders
AI-Powered Supermarkets
Green Picks Market Autonomous Grocery Store is Frictionless
Integrated E-Commerce Apps
Amazon is Adding 'Buy with Prime' to Shopify through New Integrations
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Boomer-Focused Grocery Services
Baby Boomers Continue to Dominate in Online Shopping Post-COVID
AR-Powered Furniture Lenses
Google Search Now Supports AR-Based Ikea Furniture Try Outs
Experiential Shopping Platforms
sune Shares a Fun and Engaging Way for Gen Z to Shop
Product Exploration Retailer Tools
These New Instacart Discovery Tools Connect Brands to Retailers
Retailer Sustainability Milestones
Staples Canada is Exceeding Sustainability Goals Ahead of 2025
Virtual Fitting Room Experiences
be Retail Social's 'beDynamic' Joins Up with Get Cutie
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Virtual Appliance Showrooms
Samsung's Shoppable Instagram Profiles Replace Department Stores
Wholesaler Impulse Snack Launches
Epicurium Launched Seven New Impulse Ranges
AI-Powered eCommerce Reviews
Amazon Customer Review Highlights Leverage AI Capabilities
Mobile Cannabis Marketplaces
Fire & Flower's Spark Marketplace App Simplifies Orders
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Cannabis Marketplace Apps
Jane Technologies Launches Its First iOS Shopping App
Virtual Car Meetups
7-Eleven is Inviting Fans to Meet Virtually in Fortnite
On-Demand Wellness Deliveries
DoorDash and The Vitamin Shoppe Will Offer On-Demand Delivery
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
Gen Z Sports Apps
Stadium Live is Aiming to Entice Gen Z Consumers with Immersive Experiences
Dedicated eCommerce Fulfilment Apps
The Grocerist Fulfillment App Minimizes Labor Costs
Experiential Online Marketplaces
REVERSIBLE Launches the Omni-Channel Retail Aggregation Service
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Back-to-School Shopping Services
Staples Teams Up with DoorDash to Release a New Delivery Service
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
At-Home Healthcare Technologies
Best Buy Health and PwC Strategy& are Making Care More Accessible
Sports-Inspired Pop-Up Shop Metaverses
Meetkai Announces Its Partnership with THINK450 at CES 2024
Strikingly Colorful Smartphones
Motorola’s Edge 30 Neo Lineup Features Pantone Swatches
Curated Office Essentials Collections
Staples Canada Offers Office Essentials for Springtime
Third-Party Artisanal Marketplaces
Michaels Launches the MarkerPlace Alternative Marketplace
Beauty Shop Deliveries
Uber and The Body Shop Expand Partnership to Include 75 New Storefronts
Easy Online Catering Services
Instacart Customers Can Use the FoodStorm Order Management System
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Retail Food Preparation Stations
Urban Eat Debuts a Smart Retail Solution for its Food-to-Go Range
AI-Powered Automation Tools
LightSpeed Debuts a New AI Platform for Businesses to Automate Tasks
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Digestible Shopping Feeds
Amazon Debuts the Inspire Platform to Drive Sales and Consumer Marketing
Self-Guided Cannabis Retail Experiences
BLAZE ECOM Revolutionizes In-Store Cannabis Retail
Expanded D2C Deliveries
Kroger Debuts Two New Spoke Factories to Improve White Glove Deliveries
Digital Retailer Strategy Updates
This Walmart eCommerce Update Refreshes the Website and App
Text-Based Shopping Features
Walmart Unveils a New Shopping by Text Feature for Mobile Shoppers
Checkout-Free Campus Retail Experiences
Grubhub Will Use Amazon Just Walk Out Technology on Campus
Virtual Convenience Stores
The Instacart-Powered ALDI Express Offers 30-Minute Deliveries
AI-Powered Inventory Tech
Google Cloud is Introducing AI-Powered Inventory Tracking Technology
Retail Social Platforms
Walmart is Taking Social Media Seriously with 'Walmart Creator'
Employee Task Applications
Home Depot Launches a Mobile App to Prioritize Employee Tasks
B2B eCommerce Retailer Platforms
Walmart Business Streamlines Access to Essentials
Retail Technology Acquisitions
Walmart is Acquiring Volt Systems to Enhance Customer Experiences
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Big Box Delivery Subscriptions
Walmart Canada Launches the Affordable Delivery Pass
Nationwide Cafe Deliveries
DoorDash and Starbucks Will Offer Easy Access From All 50 States
Offline Shopping Campaigns
'Shop Offline' Helps People Rediscover the Joy of Real-World Shopping
Ice Cream-Only Retail Expansions
Unilever’s The Ice Cream Shop is Now Available Through Instacart
Storewide Discount Promotions
Amazon's 'Prime Big Deal Days' Will Have Thousands of Deals
Same-Day Grocer Delivery Benefits
Instacart and SNAP Will Offer Same-Day Delivery for Recipients
Review-Based Marketing Campaigns
These Amazon Campaigns Bring Real Reviews To Life
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Custom Phygital Grocery Deals
Amazon Uses Prime Member's Data to Offer Bespoke Whole Foods Deals
Micro Self-Service Checkout Kiosks
The 365 Retail Markets MM6 Mini Kiosk is Versatile
Virtual Convenience Store Concepts
Aldi Launches a Virtual Convenience Store Called Aldi Express
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Lifestyle Sales Expansions
At Home Launches Upgrades to Same-Day Delivery and a New Mobile App
AR-Powered Shopping Apps
Walmart Releases a New Augmented Reality Feature for its iOS Application
Retailer Drone Delivery Programs
Wing Joins Walmart to Offer Drone Deliveries in Dallas
Social E-Commerce Platforms
TikTok is Launching a New E-Commerce Platform for Consumers
Dedicated Gaming Gear Shops
The Samsung Game Portal is Launching in 30 Countries
Compact Automated Retail Checkouts
The OneView Self-Checkout Offers Advanced Features
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Convenient Palm Payment Expansions
Amazon One Payments are Coming to Whole Foods Markets
On-Demand Grocer Deliveries
Sprouts Farmers Market and Uber Eats Partnered for Fast Delivery
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Esports Championship Activations
Just Eat and Riot Games Partner for the LoL World Championships
Convenience Store Pizza Promotions
These 7-Eleven Pizza Promotions are Launching Soon
Retailer-Backed Holiday Experiences
J. Crew Launches a New AI-Powered Holiday Experience
Mobile Esports Events
Tribe Gaming Partners with Samsung for a Mobile Gaming Event in Las Vegas
All-in-One Telecom Streaming Services
Verizon +Play Offers Access to Over 20 Services
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Last Mile Delivery Enhancements
Oracle Taps Uber to Enhance its Uber Direct Delivery Service
Speedy Same-Day Grocery Deliveries
Instacart and Giant Eagle Have Partnered for Same-Day Delivery
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
E-Commerce Optimizing Platforms
Lily AI Use Algorithms to Help Retailers Improve Their Webstores
Celebratory Tech Brand Promotions
Samsung Week Offers Deals on a Range of Devices
Esports Infrastructure Partnerships
Verizon Works with World Champion Fantasy to Develop PlayerX
On-Demand Convienience Shopping
Just Eat and Co-op Launch a UK-Based On-Demand Delivery Service
Enhanced Shopping Results
Google Updates its Search Engine to Better Aid Holiday Shopping
Versatile Marketing Toolkits
Looper Insights Releases a Digital Marketing Insights Tool
Inventory Management Systems
Sprouts Integrates Instacart's FoodStorm Into its Management System
New Year Sandwich Promotions
This Urban Eat On-Pack Promo Offers Hundreds of Prizes Up for Grabs